In December 2015, Vauxhall first recalled the models to correct the issue, which the manufacturer said was caused by improper repairs to the people carrier's blower motor resistor.

According to ITV , between 2015 and 2016, 235,000 were recalled in two separate occasions but versions with electronic climate control were specifically excluded.

But now starting on Friday, Vauxhall is recalling 47,000 of them.

The models which Vauxhall will be recalling are the Zafira model B cars built between 2005 and 2014 and those fitted with electronic climate control fitted between these dates.

What does Vauxhall say about the recall?

A Vauxhall spokesperson said: "We are launching a recall of some Vauxhall Zafira models to replace the heater blower motor and regulator.

"These are the Zafira B models, built between 2005 and 2014, fitted with electronic climate control.

"There are 47,000 such cars in the UK.

"We will write to owners using the keeper address data from the DVLA advising them to contact a Vauxhall Retailer to arrange to have the work carried out free of charge. Letters will start to be sent out from the end of this week.

"Vauxhall Motors considers the safety of its customers very seriously.

"Through continual testing, we are launching a recall of some Vauxhall Zafira models to replace the heater blower motor and regulator.

Vauxhall Zafira which burst into flames on the same day that the owner received a letter telling him his car would be recalled

"These are the second generation models - Zafira B - built between 2005 and 2014, that were fitted with electronic climate control (ECC).

"There are 47,000 such cars in the UK.

"In agreement with the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), we will write to owners using the keeper address data from the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) advising them to contact a Vauxhall Retailer to arrange to have the work carried out free of charge.